4 SEE HALLAWELL’S BOOKSHELF — PAGE 49 
HALLAWELL'S 1950 SPECIALTIES 


SCABIOSA, PINK BEAUTY 
NEW SCABIOSA 
BLACK KNIGHT—A lovely dark maroon-red, 
very large flower, vigorous grower. 
Pkt. 15c; Ya oz. 60c: 
PINK BEAUTY—This is the best cut flower 
pink. Large well formed flowers. 
Pkt. l5c; Ye oz. 60c. 
AMARYLLIS 
NEW HYBRIDS—Hand pollinated seeds from 
a prize exhibition strain, the result of many 
years of scientific plant selection and hybridiz- 
ing. The huge flowers open wide and spread- 
ing, the color range is superb. Special plant- 
ing instructions are on each packet. Pkt. $1.00. 

Hallawell’s 
TETRAPLOID SNAPS 
The new California ruffled snapdragons. A 
sensation wherever they are grown and a prize 
winner at all shows. Huge flowers, closely 
set on the stem, form beautiful well rounded 
spikes averaging two feet in height. They make 
a grand showing of color in the garden and are 
splendid cut flowers. Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 35c; 3 pkts. $1.00; zs oz. $1.50. 
FIRE CHIEF PETUNIA 
Gold Medal Winner 
All America Sweepstakes 1950. The most bril- 
liant red petunia ever produced. Grows about 
1 ft. high, erect, compact plants, covered all 
season with brilliant spectrum red bloom about 
2’ inches across. Excellent for beds, borders, 
pots and window boxes, for a striking color 
effect. Illustrated on front cover. 
Large pkt. 50c} 3 pkts. $1.25. 
New Pansy 
HALLAWELL’S PASTEL TINTS 
Tints of pink, orchid, peach, coral, and rose. 
Others with a blend of salmon, buff and shad- 
ings to violet. Colors you have never before 
seen in Pansies. You will want these in addi- 
tion to your regular planting of dark shades. 
Pastel Tints have good long stems and the 
flowers are large. If you are fond cf pansies, 
be sure to include these in your order. 
Pkt. $1.00; 3 pkts. $2.75; 1/16 oz. $7.50. 
FUCHSIA 
CALIFORNIA HYBRIDS — Remarkable fuchsia 
seeds direct from the world’s fuchsia center. 
From scientific crosses of the finest varieties, 
these seeds will produce strong healthy plants 
of hybrid types. Many pleasant surprises may 
be expected from every packet of seeds. Use 
sterile soil and keep moist but not too wet. 
Pkt. $1.00. 

SQUASH, CASERTA 
CASERTA SQUASH 
1949 Gold Medal Winner. Erect bush type 
with no runners, but loaded with squash for 
weeks. Pkt 25a; 
CALCEOLARIA HERBACEOUS 
Now you may have the popular out-door cal- 
ceolaria again. First seed we have had since 
before the war. Large clusters of medium sized 
flowers in assorted colors and most of them 
with the familiar calceolaria spots. In a sub- 
tropical climate they are tops for out-door 
growing. Pkt. $1.00. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIA SEEDS 
SINGLE FRILLED—The popular Crispa type of 
large single flowers with the petals profusely 
ruffled and frilled. A very beautiful form. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.00. 
CARNATION FLOWERED (Fimbriata)—This is 
a double fringed begonia resembling a large 
carnation in form. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.00. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOWERED — Large full 
double blooms resembling a formal camellia. 
This is a very popular begonia in California. 
Mixed colors. 
DOUBLE PICOTEE—Full double with a charm- 
ing picotee edge. Mixed colors. Pkt. $1.00. 
ROSEBUD. BEGONIA — Many medium sized 
flowers of rosebud form. Makes a very deco- 
tative pot plant. Mixed. Pkt. $1.00. 
HANGING BASKET BEGONIAS—These make 
very beautiful hanging baskets and may also 
be used in window boxes or on pedestals. The 
flowers are medium size and double. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. $1.00. 
Pkt. $1.00. 
Hallawell’s Famous California Strain 
One of the most remarkable achievements in modern horticulture is 
the splendid development of tuberous rooted begonias, much of which 
may be credited to California hybridists. There are endless variations 
in form and color and you will find them most interesting for pots or 

garden. They may be grown from seeds and will bloom the first 
year from sowings made December through April. Detailed instruc- 
tions are printed on each packet of seeds and should be followed 
carefully. 
See Begonia Books, page 49. 
EVERBLOOMING BEGONIA 
Fibrous rooted plants for beds, pots and win- 
dow boxes. They grow 8 to 12 inches high, 
bloom profusely throughout the season and 
thrive in full sun or half shade. The very 
dwarf varieties are fine for edgings. 
ADELINE — Bright pink, green foliage, very 
dwarf. Pkt. 75ce. 
ALBA—Pure white. Pkt 5c; 
ENCHANTRESS—Pink; green foliage. 6 to 8 in. 
Pkt. 50c. 
ERFORDIA-—Rosy carmine. 10 in. Pkt. 50cy 
FIRE SEA—Red flowers, green foliage. 6 in, 
Pkt. 75e; 
KING OF THE REDS—Glowing scarlet, bornzy 
toliage, very dwarf. Pkt. 50e: 
LUMINOSA COMPACTA (Gracilis) — Scarlet, 
dark foliage. 10 in. Pkt. 75c. 
PRIMA DONNA (Gracilis\—Carmine rose, 10 
to 12 in. Pkt. 50c. 
ROSABELLA—Bright pink. Pkt. 75c. 
VERNON—Blood red, dark foliage, 12 in. 
Pkt. 50c. 
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